Omanghana
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the international community to intensify humanitarian assistance and peace efforts in Sudan, warning that the world has too often appeared to turn its back on the country’s worsening crisis.
Mahama made the appeal at the opening ceremony of the 65th Anniversary Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade, Serbia.
Addressing delegates, the President described the conflict in Sudan as the world’s largest and worst humanitarian crisis, with more than 12 million people believed to have been displaced.
He also highlighted widespread hunger and grave violations against civilians as the war continues to devastate communities and force families from their homes.
Mahama said the scale of suffering required sustained international attention rather than temporary or selective responses.
“The international community must give Sudan the sustained political attention, humanitarian support and commitment to peace that its people urgently deserve,” he said.
The President also addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing conditions in the territory as catastrophic.
He said civilians continued to face severe restrictions on humanitarian assistance and shortages of food, water, healthcare and electricity.
Mahama consequently demanded the protection of civilians and full, unhindered access for humanitarian organizations seeking to provide critical assistance.
“We must insist on the protection of civilians’ full and unhindered humanitarian access,” he stated.
The President criticized what he described as the selective application of the principles of the United Nations Charter. He maintained that international law and humanitarian standards must be applied consistently, regardless of the location of a conflict or the countries involved.
He warned that unilateral measures that undermine sovereign equality and non-interference also weaken the multilateral system established to promote international cooperation.
Mahama urged members of the Non-Aligned Movement to use their collective influence to advance a fairer global order and ensure that the concerns of developing countries receive greater attention in international decision-making.
He said the movement’s historic principles must be translated into practical action capable of protecting civilians, defending national sovereignty and responding to humanitarian emergencies.
The President also called for stronger cooperation among countries of the Global South, arguing that their diversity should be treated as a source of strength.
“Neither East nor West, but forward together,” Mahama told the gathering.
He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to working with other members of the Non-Aligned Movement to strengthen multilateralism and increase the influence of the Global South.
“With principle, purpose and confidence, let us renew the spirit of Belgrade and translate our collective strength into practical action for the benefit of our people,” he added.
Mahama’s address placed the crises in Sudan and Gaza at the center of his appeal for more consistent international action, stronger humanitarian protection and renewed commitment to peaceful conflict resolution.
Source: Omanghana
